Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 20-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
67642	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Stoke

In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #98 to Ball Green. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Matthew took a picture of the old RBS bank which has now closed. This is going to be opening up as a dessert shop. We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. After a while we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. Once First Potteries 65034 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We headed out of Trentham Gardens and we crossed over the A34 and we walked forwards onto the A5035. Just after New Inn Lane we stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO going towards Blurton.

Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO in Trentham

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67642 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67642 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke LK53 KVU going towards Longton. Later on Matthew went downstairs to attend a party for one of the other service users. He had hots dogs followed by various cakes and biscuit, this was all washed down with a glass of Coke. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Norton / Hanley 30-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
65692	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
67664	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and at the roundabouts we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill through Smallthorne and we continued up the other side into Norton. At the top of hill we turned left onto Knypersley Road. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area. When he was done we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by a gingerbread man. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. when it was time matthew returned to residential unit. We set off onto Chrischurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room before going out later on. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off to towards the bus stop to catch a bus. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off on Foot onto Hassell Street. We turned right onto the High Street and right onto Ironmarket. We stopped at a pub and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a chocolate brownie. When we had finished we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. After a while we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and near to the top we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 19-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	11	First Potteries
67661	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67642	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
37159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Crewe on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Global Travel BIG 9854 heading towards Longton.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and walked up to the bus stop near to Philpots. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked up into the bus station. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 67635 on a #3A to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2934 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67642. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 37159 on a #6 to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Global Travel 5621 RU heading towards Stoke.

Global Travel 5621 RU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford Rent-A-car MK67 UEP parked up outside their garage.

Afford Rent-A-car MK67 UEP in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to the chip shop. We went downstairs and we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visited the chip shop. After we brought the food we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew had his tea. We had sausage, chips and gravy. Matthew went to his room to chill out and had some raspberry sweets. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 15-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67632	Bentilee, Twigg Street	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	6	First Potteries
37160	Hanley BS	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
47519	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67641	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
36	Biddulph BS	Knypersley, Woodland Street	93	D&G
67634	Knypersley, Woodland Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67642	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was a Trentham High School minibus on loan to MT Travel FV66 FFB going towards Stoke.

MT Travel FV66 FFB in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Later on we set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67632 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67632 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housoing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto John Street. We walked to the bottom of the hill and we crossed over Bethesda Street. Matthew went into the library and used the toilet. Once we had finished we walked up the hill and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 37160 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before going upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches BV66 WPR on a #528 to Haverfordwest. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783. We continued up to City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. As we got off. Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back onto Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. over the roundabouts and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street. Once we had finished we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We decided to do the next bus which was D&G Bus 36 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. We got on the bus and we booked to Knypersley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the Barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Stafford. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Intercity SF58 NTC going towards Hanley.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's via Aldi. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Hanley. went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road. and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. He also read the paper and chased a spider around the house. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 12-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67653	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
65038	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Cauldon College	25	First Potteries
67632	Shelton, Cauldon College	Stoke, stop Q	25	First Potteries
63172	Stoke, stop Q	Newcastle, Alma Inn PH	11	First Potteries
63100	Newcastle, Seagrave Street	Stoke, stop M	11	First Potteries
67642	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked past KFC and into JTF. Matthew when upstairs to the cafe and had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We walked past KFC and onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the bedroom window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

Also seen was City Cabs white minibus GN08 DCZ heading towards Stoke.

City Cabs GN08 DCZ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Shepherd's pie followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out on the buses. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a b us turn the corner. Unusually it was First Potteries 67653 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we then walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we walked along Church Street and we waited for a #25 towards Shelton. A few minutes later we saw a single decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65038 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards on the A52 and we went under the the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we turned left onto Station Road. After a brief stop outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill for around 1/2 a mile and as we approached the college we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we waited for the next bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw an Enviro300 approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67632 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down College Road and at the end we turned left onto Station Road. After a brief stop outside the railway station we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and at the next roundabout we turned right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We entered the centre of Stoke and we got up and got off the bus. We decided to wait for the next #11. A short time later we saw a Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we ran to the edge of Newcastle where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we waited for the next bus back towards Stoke. We saw the bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along George Street and we ran forwards into Hartshill. We ran along the A52 through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the bus lane and we got up and got off in Church Street. Once off the bus we walked around the corner to wait for a #23 to Newstead. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries Enviro300 67642. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Glebe Street and we rounded the corner onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we climbed the hill into Fenton. As we approached The Terrace pub we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over City Road and we cur through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and once back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 20-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, In the morning Matthew we out to Hanley on the bus. We set off downstairs and onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #23 to Hanley. we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we saw Paul's of Stoke P302 VWR. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Tontine Street and we stopped at the Card Factory. When we had finished there we walked across the square to Primark. Matthew did some shopping and then we walked back towards the bus station. We walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we walked back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63178 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63178 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63178

We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We set off onto City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. Once back at the day centre we went to Longton by car. We set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and we turned right into Transport Lane. We parked up and we went along Transport Lane and across The Strand to the Paradise cafe. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When it was time to go back we crossed over The Strand and back to the car on Transport Lane. We set off onto The Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto King Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road, left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle by car. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit by car. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Tittesworth Reservoir / Hanley 22-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Tittersworth reservoir	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Tittersworth reservoir	Badderley Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Badderley Green	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41497	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	Fenton, Sixth Form College	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Tittesworth reservoir later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew spent time in his room until he was ready to go out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus P879 PMB heading towards Hanley.

P879 PMB in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

When it was time to go out Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We were going out to Tittersworth reservoir. Transport for the journey it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and at Bucknall we continued onto the A5009 through Abbey Hulton. We continued through Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North Through Endon. We then ran through Longsdon and Ladderedge and we entered Leek town centre. We followed the A53 through the town centre and we went out the other side and up the hill to Blackshaw Moor where we turned left to run down the narrow road up to Tittesworth Reservoir. At the reservoir Matthew went to the cafe and had a piece of Victoria Sponge and a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran back onto the A53 and we ran back through Leek town centre and back towards Stoke-on-Trent along the A53. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store in Badderley Green and Matthew picked up bottle of Coke. Once the shopping had been paid for we got back into Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return Journey to Hanley. We went North up the A53 We passed under the A5272 and past the site of a new building and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley. We turned right by the bus station and we parked in the small car park by The Coachmakers Arms. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We set off down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. Transport for the journey back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off out of Lichfield street and we crossed over the ring road. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw First Potteries 67603 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went out shopping. WE set off to the bus stop to catch a bus down to the supermarket. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over and headed towards Victoria Square. We turned sharp left onto Victoria road and we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #6A to Hanley

First Potteries 67642 in Fenton

We let that bus go and we waited or the next one. Whilst we waited we saw Alfa Mercedes coach 65 heading towards Hanley.

Alfa 65 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a Dennis Dart approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 41497 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41497 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to the old Sixth Form College before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road for a round 1/2 mile and then we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For tea Matthew had burger with chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room and watched television. He also used his computer. Later on Matthew went out in a car. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield Street and the taxi stopped near to the bus station. We set off on foot up Lichfield Street and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and we turned right onto Foundry Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a drink of Coke and spent an hour or two listening to music and dancing. When it was time to go home we walked along Foundry Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and right onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we called for a taxi. We were picked up by an Intercity taxi. We ran along Birch Terrace and forwards onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 20-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67642	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
41495	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67649	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 41495 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65735 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67649. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and then we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Whilst there we saw Meadows DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

Also seen was D&G 134 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 134 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Volkswaggen Transport MU51 ZXX heading into Fenton.

MU51 ZXX in Fenton

After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw Stanton's of stoke minibus PSU 988 parked up at Hinde Street. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53 and we saw ABC Supreme SJ13 WYD. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran South for around a mile an we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Once they had done we returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way where we saw Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC at Waterworld. We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew put his shopping away in the kitchen and then chilled out in his room. later on he had a bath and then had toast and orange juice for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.